Explosion, Fire Hit Windsor Locks Building; No One Hurt

WINDSOR LOCKS — — A propane tank blew up after a forklift caught fire in a warehouse on Saturday afternoon, but no injuries were reported, a fire official said.

The blast caused significant structural damage to the building, C&S Wholesale, at 500 North St., according to Windsor Locks Fire Marshal Mike Sinsigalli. He said the forklift had caught fire near the propane tank, triggering the explosion.

Windsor Locks,, Warehouse Point and Poquonock firefighters responded to douse the fire.